Obituaries

Sep 30, 2017

Cassidy Westervelt, 22, of Roxbury, CT departed unexpectedly Saturday September 30th, 2017. Her fiery character and magnetic personality are unforgettable.

She is the beloved daughter of Michele & Page Westervelt, treasured big sister & ringleader to Allan & Kyle. She leaves behind her high-school sweetheart and soul mate, Bryar Gollsneider in addition to numerous other family and...

Sep 27, 2017

Lisbeth "Betty" Leonard of Southbury CT, formally of Darien CT, passed peacefully on September 27, having just reached her 98th birthday. She retained her sweetness and cheerfulness to the very end, and will be missed by all who knew her.

During nearly 60 years in Darien, she was very much a part of the community, signing for...

Sep 24, 2017

Nancy Murray LaBonne, 89, formerly of Manchester and Danbury, died peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at her home at Pomperaug Woods in Southbury. She was the wife of the late George "Ted" LaBonne for 63 years. After raising her family, Nancy returned to school and graduated cum laude in 1989 from St. Joseph's College in West Hartford with...

Sep 22, 2017

Helen Wardle entered into eternal rest on September 22nd, 2017 at Masonic Care, Newtown, CT. She was born 6/20/1925 in New York City. She lived in Heritage Village for 10 years. Beloved mother of Valorie Correa of Newtown, Ct and Laurel Carra, Heritage Village, Southbury, CT. She was predeceased by her husband James Wardle in 1973, and her son...

Sep 18, 2017

Richard Wysocki, 78 of Southbury, CT passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Griffin Hospital in Derby. Richard was born April, 3, 1939 in Scranton PA, the son of the late Matthew Wysocki and Rose Boretsky Wysocki. He spent most of his life in Ansonia until moving to Southbury in 2010. Shortly after marrying, he was drafted...

Sep 10, 2017

Venice FL – Susan Mary Sheehan, 50, passed away after a brief illness on September 10 , 2017 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL.

She graduated from Pomperaug High School in Southbury CT and attended Southern Connecticut State University. She worked in the Temporary Employment Industry for several years until opening her own agency, Temps...

Sep 9, 2017

Lucille Ellen Kear of Westport, died Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Wesley Kear. They were married for 51 years. Lucille was born in Brooklyn, New York, July 11, 1928, the daughter of the late Charles Buhl Miller and Ellen Jenny Norlander. After graduating from Bay Ridge High...

Sep 8, 2017

Alyce M. (Zeishner) Jodice, 91, of Southbury, CT, formerly of Lakeland, FL and Lexington, MA, died peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. She was the wife of the late Benjamin A. Jodice. Mrs. Jodice was born August 17, 1926 in Bridgeport, CT, daughter of the late John and Marguerite (Wright) Zeishner. She was...

Sep 6, 2017

Stephen Romeo Pelletier, 65, of Southbury, CT, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

Steve was born in Hartford, CT, on October 15, 1951.  He graduated from East Windsor High School and worked for many years at J.R. Montgomery Company in Windsor Locks.  At the time of his death he was Vice President of Ronan Corporation.

Sep 4, 2017

Norman C. Remsen, 75, of Bethlehem, went home to be with the Lord after a brief battle with cancer and a long history of chronic Lyme disease. He was the husband of Judith (Seewald) Remsen.

Mr. Remsen was born February 8, 1942 in Mt. Kisco, NY, son of the late Creswell Waterbury Remsen and Helen (Girling) Remsen....

Aug 31, 2017

Steven A. Spader, 51, of Oxford, CT passed away at his home on Thursday, August 31, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents George and Patricia Spader.  Steven leaves behind his wife Aneta Welkes-Spader, his three sons Christian, Hunter and Noah, a sister, Nancy and two brothers, George and Michael.

Steven loved spending time with...

Aug 28, 2017

Lija Nollendorfs, wife of Christopher H. 'Haig' Leonard,  died peacefully in her home on August 28. Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by her two daughters, Zane & Stella.  Per her request, a private memorial service was held for her family. To send a memorial contribution in her memory consider donating to www.glogalgiving.org, in hopes of providing...

Aug 27, 2017

Helen Ann Noonan (nee English) of Hampton Bays, New York and Vero Beach, Florida; formerly of Southbury, Connecticut departed this earth for her eternal reward on August 27, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her adoring daughter, Margaret (Meg), she is survived by her loving husband, John, by daughter Bridget DeRiso and her husband, Will...

Aug 25, 2017

Southbury

Annabelle Jedlinsky, 93, died at the Lutheran Home of Southbury on August 25. She was born at home in Marion, Ohio on October 12, 1923, the daughter of Marion Earl and Mary Elizabeth (Ronk) Humes. She was the widow of Richard J. Jedlinsky.

A graduate of West Technical High School in Cleveland, Annabelle was...

Aug 22, 2017

Mr. Joseph A. Stevens, 97, of Torrington, passed away peacefully Aug. 22, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital with family by his side.  He was the widower of Mildred (Root) Stevens and Dorothy (Atkin) Stevens.

Joe was born June 1, 1920, in Waterbury, son of the late John L. and Viola (Minor) Stevens.

He served proudly in...

Aug 21, 2017

Patricia Patelson was born on August 2, 1916 in Cleveland, Ohio and was the daughter of Eine Lenn and August Koponen.

Patricia was a Rockette, dancing at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City during the 1930s and 40s. From 1942-1945 she went to Hollywood where she was given a contract with the Metro Goldwin...

Aug 19, 2017

Doris Susan (LeVine) Gerl, of Bethlehem died on August 19, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of Jerome "Jerry" Gerl who predeceased her in June 2011. Jerry was the love of her life and they were married for just under 54 years.

Doris was born December 21, 1934 in New Haven CT., the daughter of...

Aug 19, 2017

JoAnna Marie (Costello) Civitello, aged 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, August 19th at Waterbury Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Dante Raphael Civitello and the loving mother of six children.

JoAnna was born on February 10th, 1936 in New York City, New York, the cherished daughter of Mary Spezio Costello...

Aug 18, 2017

Thelma Kinig Hahn

June 4, 1929 - August 18, 2017

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Thelma was a graduate of New Utrecht High School.  She met Irwin Hahn during the war and they were married for 48 years until Irwin's death in June, 1995. She went to college while raising her two children and...

Aug 17, 2017

Elsie H. Johnson, 95 of Southbury, CT, formerly from Pleasantville, NY entered eternal rest on August 17, 2017. Born December 29, 1921  in Perry, IA. She received her registered nurses training in Hutchinson, KS. Prdeceased in 2009 by her husband of 64 years, Harry O. Johnson. She leaves 3 daughters, Nancy (Jerry) Easterly, Joyce (Bob) Rothland, Hollis (Eric,deceased) Lundeen....